Laws and Regulations

Working Permit

As an EU citizen, you must have a certificate of registration, which is a form of work permit. Registration certificate is a prerequisite to get a CPR number. Read more on this rule: Go to the website

CPR number (Central person register – personal ID number)

CPR (Central Person Register) is a register of persons, in which all citizens living in Denmark are registered under birth date and assigned 4 digits, where the last digit would refer to the gender of the person (i.e., odd numbers refer to men; and even numbers, women). Every citizen is issued a CPR number (also called personal number) which serves as an identification number in relation to public authorities. To get a CPR number, one must contact the municipality one settles in immediately upon arrival in Denmark. Go to the website

Registration and CPR number
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Stay permit and visa

The law on workers' freedom of movement within the EU does not require EU citizens to have a visa to enter or to work in Denmark for short periods. There are, however limitations on how long EU citizens can stay in Denmark without work: 3 months without demands and additional 3 months if they are active job seekers. The rules can be found in the link: Go to the website

Rules about work permit and how to get visa in Denmark
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Manual on the rules on living and work permits for citizens from Eastern European countries

This manual contains important information about residence and work permit if you are a citizen of Eastern European countries including Poland and Latvia. It contains both the relevant provisions of the law, and explanations and exemplification of these. See the manual.

EU citizens’ rights and duties

This link describes the different rights and obligations of an EU citizen in another EU country other than their own.
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Spouse and children

Rules on bringing a foreign worker’s spouse and children to Denmark can be found this the following link:.
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Bring your partner or spouse to Denmark with you
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Moving from Denmark

If you are temporarily leaving Denmark, and will return, there are certain rules that apply for this case, and the length of time you are allowed to be away before you your name is deleted from the central person register (CPR) system.
Your permits if you leave Denmark
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Employment Law

Find information on  the rule and requirements for employment in Denmark in the following link:
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Labour Law

Links to relevant employment laws:
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Equal Treatment

The Board of Equal Treatment (Ligebehandlingsnævnet)
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Equal opportunities for men and women (Ligestilling mellem køn)
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Law on discrimination (Forskelsbehandlingsloven

The law for equal  pay (Ligeløns lov)
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The Danish Regulatory System

The structure of the Danish court and legislative system. The Danish system is divided into three powers: legislative, judicial and executive. The legislature is the Parliament, which adopts the laws. The judiciary is composed of the courts, and judges based on the laws; and the executive branch is composed of the police and other authorities.
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Migration laws

Manual for staying and working in Danmark for migrants.
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Driver’s License

Rules on foreign license: Licenses issued in an EU/EEA country are valid in Denmark and should not be exchanged for a Danish driving license. For more information, go to:

Read about the driving license in Danish
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Read more about driving license in Danish
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Take your car to Denmark:

For laws on bringing personal cars to Denmark, see the link:
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Traffic Law

The link provides an overview of fines for traffic violationsin relation to vehicles, mopeds and bicycles.
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An overview of the traffic law can be found in:
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Car insurance,including compulsory insurance for the vehicle.
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Taxation

This link from SKAT (Internal Revenue bureau), which is the national authority in Denmark responsible for customs and tax, is a guide to rules that you need to know on paying tax in Denmark. 
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The general taxation law in Denmark and an explanation of the different tax rules may be found on the following link:
Read about the laws

You will pay tax to the Danish government if you work in Denmark. The national taxation Authority, SKAT provides more information on this, This link describes some of the rules and factors to be aware of as a new taxpayer in Denmark.

Pets

Link to the Polish Embassy in Denmark

The Danish Embassy in Poland

Government and politics